Cookie Policy

Shinfield Parish Council

Last updated: March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Shinfield Parish Council (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.shinfieldparish.gov.uk (the “Website”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with UK data protection law, including the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files which are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies do not normally identify you personally, but some may collect information such as your IP address or device details.

2. Cookies and similar technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies (such as local storage or embedded scripts) which store or access information on your device. UK law applies the same rules to these technologies as it does to cookies.

3. How we use cookies

We use cookies for the purposes set out below.

A) Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• site security,
• accessibility features,
• page navigation.

These cookies are always enabled and do not require your consent.

B) Analytics cookies (optional)

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website, for example which pages are visited most often. This information helps us improve the Website and our services.

Analytics cookies are only used if you choose to accept them. We do not use analytics cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.

We do not use marketing, profiling, or advertising cookies.

4. Your cookie choices

When you first visit our Website, you will be shown a cookie notice that allows you to:

• accept analytics cookies, or
• reject analytics cookies.

You can change your choice at any time by:

• using the cookie controls provided on the Website (where available), or
• adjusting your browser settings (see section 7).

If you reject analytics cookies, some anonymous usage data will not be collected, but the Website will continue to function normally.

5. Cookies we use

Below is a description of the types of cookies used on this Website. The exact cookies may change occasionally as the Website is updated.

Strictly necessary cookies

Analytics cookies (optional)

Analytics cookies do not identify you directly and are only set if consent is given.

6. Third‑party content

Some pages on the Website may include embedded content or links to external websites (for example maps or social media services). These third‑party services may set cookies independently of us if you choose to interact with them.

We recommend checking the cookie and privacy policies of any third‑party sites you visit.

7. Managing cookies via your browser

You can control or delete cookies using your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• view cookies stored on your device,
• delete all or selected cookies,
• block cookies entirely.

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect how the Website functions.

8. Contact details

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

Shinfield Parish Council
Email: info@shinfieldparish.gov.uk 
Website: www.shinfieldparish.gov.uk

9. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or how we use cookies. Any updates will be published on this page.